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SC12 VBY

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,631 mi
Last recorded108,631 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,631 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 108,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 102,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,914 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,099 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 77,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,864 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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SC12 VBY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC12 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC12 VBY registered?

SC12 VBY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SC12 VBY safe to buy?

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